Study suggests women need more vitamin K for
bones
By Clarisse Douaud

22/09/2006- A recent study suggests thwarting vitamin K's function could hinder bone health and contribute to the development of osteoporosis, results that call into question a need for increased vitamin K supplementation.

The University of Michigan School of Nursing study found that typical intake of vitamin K may in fact not be enough to support bone health in the perimenopausal years. The finding could spur formulators to more actively promote vitamin K for pre-menopausal women,

although the ingredient can cause complications for those on blood thinners. Vitamin K is found in green and green leafy vegetables as well as vegetable oils, however most individuals do not consume sufficient amounts to promote bone health.